Mt. Dreamer
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Would like suggestions on which size chiller I should get for my 360 gallon aquarium. Sump size is appox. 55 gal. The brand name I'm wanting to use is Pacific Coast. I'm leaning towards the 1HP. My only concern with this size is that it might be too large for the tank (short cycles). The 1/2HP might be to small. Unfortunatly, Pacific Coast doesnt carry a 3/4HP. I would rather not get two chillers (ie. 1HP, 1/4HP). I try to make things simple.
My present heat flux has been about 4 degrees at the most. I'd like to prepare for the summer heat now. I live in Oregon, summers can be hot here too!
Will I have major problems by going with a 1HP chiller? Is short cycling too much stress on livestock/chiller? What is consider short cycling for this size chiller/tank? I have read that a bigger chiller is better. However, efficiency is important. I was also told that if I ever wanted to get a larger aquarium, than I may have the right chiller size. If for some reason Oregon has a major heat way, i then would be prepared. I don't have alot money to find out, by buying to different sizes. Would rather try to make an educated guess and choose one size only.
Thanks much,
Brian
My present heat flux has been about 4 degrees at the most. I'd like to prepare for the summer heat now. I live in Oregon, summers can be hot here too!
Will I have major problems by going with a 1HP chiller? Is short cycling too much stress on livestock/chiller? What is consider short cycling for this size chiller/tank? I have read that a bigger chiller is better. However, efficiency is important. I was also told that if I ever wanted to get a larger aquarium, than I may have the right chiller size. If for some reason Oregon has a major heat way, i then would be prepared. I don't have alot money to find out, by buying to different sizes. Would rather try to make an educated guess and choose one size only.
Thanks much,
Brian